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Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Mixed-Methods User Feedback of the SelfBack App to the Arabic Language for Patients With Low Back Pain: Pilot Mixed-Methods Study

Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Mixed-Methods User Feedback of the SelfBack App to the Arabic Language for Patients With Low Back Pain: Pilot Mixed-Methods Study

Digital interventions, including smartphone apps, have emerged as promising solutions to overcome these challenges [5]. They offer evidence-based and cost-effective methods for delivering self-management solutions for people with LBP [4]. Digital health interventions can increase access to care, particularly in remote areas or for individuals with mobility limitations. They also offer the potential for personalized interventions tailored to individual needs and preferences [6].

Mai Aldera, Hana Alsobayel, Jonathan Hill, Christian Lodberg Jensen

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e59777

Cognitive and Spontaneous Brain Activity in Nonaddictive Smartphone Users Among Older Adults in China: Cross-Sectional Study

Cognitive and Spontaneous Brain Activity in Nonaddictive Smartphone Users Among Older Adults in China: Cross-Sectional Study

Therefore, we designed this study to explore smartphone usage among older adults in a Chinese village and designed a cross-sectional study to explore: (1) the effect of smartphone use on cognitive function in older adults; (2) the effects of smartphone use on sleep and mental health; (3) the effect of smartphone use on brain activity among older adults. This study is a cross-sectional study, and the recruitment process was conducted as in the flowchart presented in Figure 1.

Zhenyu Wan, Xucong Qin, Qirong Wan, Baohua Xu, Hong Lin, Fangcheng Ouyang, Gaohua Wang

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e63485

Associations Between Daily Symptoms and Pain Flares in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Case-Crossover mHealth Study

Associations Between Daily Symptoms and Pain Flares in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Case-Crossover mHealth Study

Several studies on chronic pain have demonstrated the acceptability, feasibility, and usability of smartphone apps and wearables for remotely monitoring pain severity, disease activity, and associated factors such as sleep patterns, physical activity, mood, and weather conditions [1,3-5]. They have identified specific associations that influence fluctuations in pain severity.

Ting-Chen Chloe Hsu, Belay B Yimer, Pauline Whelan, Christopher J Armitage, Katie Druce, John McBeth

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2025;13:e64889

Impact of Ecological Momentary Assessment Participation on Short-Term Smoking Cessation: quitSTART Ecological Momentary Assessment Incentivization Randomized Trial

Impact of Ecological Momentary Assessment Participation on Short-Term Smoking Cessation: quitSTART Ecological Momentary Assessment Incentivization Randomized Trial

Specifically, m Health cessation interventions delivered through smartphones can reach a large population of individuals who smoke in the United States, as 90% of US adults own a smartphone [13]. Smartphone use is also prevalent across sociodemographic groups in the United States [13], which can help to deliver interventions to a diverse population and reduce smoking-related health disparities [14].

Kara P Wiseman, Alex Budenz, Leeann Siegel, Yvonne M Prutzman

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e67630

Investigating Challenges in Implementing a Digital Play Intervention in a Complex Organization Across Pediatric Departments: Non-Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial

Investigating Challenges in Implementing a Digital Play Intervention in a Complex Organization Across Pediatric Departments: Non-Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial

If a participant did not have a smartphone, they could borrow one from the research team. Timeline of the feasibility study. Physical activity in the control group was measured with accelerometers in October 2023. Physical activity in the Monster Gardener group was measured with accelerometers in November 2023. Health care professionals’ user experience was assessed in December 2023. The children were invited to participate in the study as soon as possible following admission.

Laerke Winther, Michelle Stahlhut, Derek John Curtis, Christian Have Dall, Thomas Leth Frandsen, Jette Led Sorensen

JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol 2025;12:e58019

Users’ Needs for Mental Health Apps: Quality Evaluation Using the User Version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale

Users’ Needs for Mental Health Apps: Quality Evaluation Using the User Version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale

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Siyeon Ko, Hyekyung Woo

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2025;13:e64622

Ecological Momentary Assessment of the Quality of Life and Self-Efficacy Among People With a Stoma: Longitudinal Study

Ecological Momentary Assessment of the Quality of Life and Self-Efficacy Among People With a Stoma: Longitudinal Study

Participants were required to have a smartphone, to which they were willing to download a mobile app and have access to their smartphone at various points throughout the day. This study has been reported in line with an adapted Statement: Guidelines for Reporting Observational Studies (STROBE) Checklist for Reporting EMA Studies [20].

William Goodman, Matthew Allsop, Amy Downing, Julie Munro, Gill Hubbard, Rebecca J Beeken

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e57427

Development of an Eco-Friendly Smartphone-Assisted Nystagmus Recording System for Recording Vertigo Attacks Anytime, Anywhere: Pilot App Development Study

Development of an Eco-Friendly Smartphone-Assisted Nystagmus Recording System for Recording Vertigo Attacks Anytime, Anywhere: Pilot App Development Study

Shah et al [12] reported 7 cases of BPPV diagnosed with high specificity and sensitivity using eye movement videos captured with a smartphone. Nonetheless, challenges remain in capturing recordings under low-light conditions using smartphones, which limits the universal applicability of these methods [13].

Yumi Dobashi, Masao Noda, Tatsuaki Kuroda, Noriaki Miyata, Makoto Ito, Reiko Tsunoda, Hiroaki Fushiki

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e73811